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YJ53 YFY

2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

56,544 mi
Last recorded56,544 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe47,556 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 YFY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 56,544 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 May 2017 56,543 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bothside (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bothside (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bothside (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 54,025 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 54,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 51,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 44,722 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 44,722 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,567 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 36,567 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 33,762 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner facing edges. Near side front tyre split on sidewall. Advise these tyres are changed soon.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 28,226 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 20,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 20,004 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 12,345 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 12,345 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 4,531 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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YJ53 YFY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,556 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ53 YFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ53 YFY is a 2003 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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